reid's river crab (potamonautes reidi) in Potamonautes reidi inhabits freshwater rivers and streams with rocky substrates and moderate flow.
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reid's river crab

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potamonautes reidiESA Categories -crustaceans

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    reid's river crab

  • Regions

    CameroonNigeriaMozambique

  • Population

    The population of Potamonautes reidi is estimated to be in the range of 10,000 to 50,000 individuals.

  • Habitat

    Potamonautes reidi inhabits freshwater rivers and streams with rocky substrates and moderate flow.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    0.5, and 5

Regions

Cameroon, Nigeria, Mozambique, South Africa

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